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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India maintains trend of High Recoveries
New recoveries have exceeded New Cases for 5th day in a row
Recovery Rate continues to rise, crosses 81%
With its focussed strategies and effective, coordinated and proactive measures, India is reporting steep increase in recoveries. New recoveries in India have exceeded the new cases for the fifth consecutive day.
89,746 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country, whereas the number of new confirmed cases stands at 83,347.
With this, the total number of recoveries are 45,87,613. The Recovery Rate is 81.25% today.
India has the highest recovered cases in the world. It contributes 19.5% to the global recoveries.
As India records more recoveries than the new cases, many States/UTs follow the suit.
17 States/UTs have more new recoveries than new cases.
75% of the new recovered cases are being reported from ten States/UTs, viz. Maharashtra, Karnataka , Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal and Haryana.
Maharashtra continues to lead with more than 20,000 new cases of recovered patients. Andhra Pradesh contributed more than 10,000 to the single day recoveries.
Ministry of Communications
Maharashtra Postal Circle, India Post celebrates International Youth Day
Indian Post releases special cancellation saluting the youth icons of Maharashtra and Goa
On the occasion of International Youth Day, Maharashtra Postal Circle released a Special cancellation, a pack of picture postcards on the theme saluting the youth icons of Maharashtra and Goa. The Chief guest for the event was Arjuna Awardee Smt. Lalita Babar.
Speaking on the occasion Chief Postmaster General, Smt. Veena Srinivas, emphasized that nurturing the youth icons is vital for creating social capital in todays globalized world.
Shri Amitabh Singh, Postmaster General , Maharashtra Circle stated that Youth is the future of our nation and honouring the youth icons creates new opinion makers in the society.
Smt Lalita Babar spoke about the importance of sports in keeping up with a healthy life style.
AYUSH
Parliament passes the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill 2020 today
The Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill 2020 has been passed by Rajya Sabha today. The Bill was earlier passed in Lok Sabha on 19th March, 2020. This paves the way to establish a state-of-the-art Ayurvedic institution called the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda  at Jamnagar, Gujarat, and to confer the status of Institution of National Importance  to it.
The ITRA is sought to be established by conglomerating the presently existing Ayurveda institutes at Gujarat Ayurved University campus Jamnagar. This is a cluster of highly reputed institutions, namely,  Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda,  Shree GulabKunverba Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, and  Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical sciences,  MaharshiPatanjali Institute for Yoga Naturopathy Education & Research . These institutions had come up over the past many decades, and together made a unique family of Ayurveda institutions existing in close proximity.
It is expected that the enactment of the proposal will further provide autonomy to the institute to develop patterns of teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate education in Ayurveda and Pharmacy. The synergies among the different constituent institutions will help ITRA to demonstrate high standards of such education and to emerge as a lighthouse institution to the entire AYUSH Sector. It is expected to provide the highest level of training of personnel in all important branches of Ayurveda including Pharmacy, and to take up in-depth study and research in the field of Ayurveda.
ITRA will be the first institution with INI status in the AYUSH Sector, and this will enable the institution to be independent and innovative in the matter deciding course content and pedagogy. The decision comes at a time when global interest in health solutions based on traditional wisdom is at an unprecedentedly high level and ITRA is poised to take Ayurveda education to new vistas.
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Ministry of Finance
ADB, India sign $130 million loan to promote horticulture in Himachal Pradesh
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank  on Thursday  signed a $130 million loan to increase agricultural productivity, improve access to irrigation and promote horticulture agribusinesses to raise farmers’ income in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
The signatories to the Himachal Pradesh Subtropical Horticulture, Irrigation, and Value Addition Project were Mr. Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, for the Government of India, and Takeo Konishi, Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission, for ADB.
After signing the loan agreement, Mr. Mishra stated that improving subtropical horticulture in the southern areas of Himachal Pradesh, hitherto dependent on temperate horticulture in northern areas, offers opportunities for crop diversification, climate adaptation and more equal economic and social development across the state’s rural areas. Supporting horticulture value chains will also boost the subsector’s contribution to the country’s development and food security.
“The project builds upon a pilot financed by ADB’s project readiness facility which demonstrated the subtropical horticulture production over 200 hectares and prepared the draft water user association  act and the draft state horticulture development strategy,” said Mr. Konishi.
The project interventions will help increase the income and resilience to the effects of climate change of at least 15,000 farm households across 7 districts of the state namely Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Sirmour, Solan, and Una. These households have stopped farming or have reduced their farming areas because of a lack of irrigation facilities and crop damage by wild and stray animals.
The project will improve on-farm irrigation and water management in about 6,000 hectares of farmland by rehabilitating or building new irrigation schemes and strengthening the capacity of WUAs for micro irrigation management through joint efforts from the state’s Jal Shakti Vibhag  and Department of Horticulture .
The project will also help create an ecosystem to enhance farmers’ access to markets of subtropical horticulture. The farmers will be organised into cluster-wide community horticulture production and marketing associations  and district-wide CHPMA cooperative societies. CHPMA apex institution, a farmer producer company , will lead state-wide agribusiness development with the aim of ensuring profitability and access to 1/5/2018-ADB.II I/67997/2023 markets of subtropical horticulture. The FPC will handle business plan development; agribusiness promotion; and designing value-addition facilities such as sorting and packaging facilities, and storage and collection centres. It will also assist CHPMAs in managing these facilities.
The project will also modernise public and private subtropical horticulture nursery facilities for improved plant health, and boost beneficiary farmers’ access to information and communication technologies, and other digital agri-technology systems for real-time farm advisories and better CHPMA management.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 48.78 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 3.14 Crore balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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48,78,63,410
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68,57,590
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45,82,60,052
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3,14,57,081
More than 48.78 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 68,57,590 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 45,82,60,052 doses .
More than 3.14 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
Ministry of Power
Union Power Minister lays foundation stone for construction of LILO of Kishenganj-Darbhanga 400kV Transmission Line at Saharsa in Bihar
The project to improve power scenario of the Saharsaalong with Supaul, Khagaria and Begusarai districts
Low voltage problem of North Bihar expected to be solved
Shri R. K. Singh, the Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, laid foundation stone for construction of LILO of Kishenganj-Darbhanga 400kV Transmission Line at Saharsa in Bihar through a virtual event. The execution agency for the ₹ 100 crore worth project is POWERGRID Ltd., a central PSU under Ministry of Power.
While praising the Powergrid for its efforts Shri Singh said that the Maharatna has played important role in connecting every state and region with national grid, especially in Bihar. The inter-regional transmission systems have helped Bihar in accessingpower supply from other states at cheaper rates. He further said that on completion of the Kishenganj-Darbhanga 400kV Transmission Lineproject, Power scenario of the Saharsa district including Supaul, Khagaria and Begusarai districts shall improve. Low voltage problem of North Bihar will be considerably solved and above districts shall be benefited by reliable Power.
Saharsa is located in extreme Northern Part of Bihar and is a flood prone area due to inflow of water from Nepal. To improve the Power Scenario of North Bihar area, one 400/220/132 kV substation is being established by POWERGRID at Saharsa. The Substation shall be connected with Patna and Kishenganj through 400 kV Kishanganj-Patna Line. Both Kishanganj and Patna are very far from Saharsa and the transmission line is vulnerable in nature due to so many critical river crossing locations. Central Electricity Authority  studied the Power Scenario of North Bihar and it has been decided to provide additional connection for Saharsa 400 kV Substation with Darbhanga also. The same is planned to be achieved by construction of LILO of Kishanganj Darbhanga Line.
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President asks Defence Minister to expedite projects in AP
The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh called on the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, here today, and apprised him about the activities of his Ministry.
The Minister also informed the Vice President about the progress of various defence projects being implemented in the country, including in Andhra Pradesh.
The Vice President advised the Minister to take a personal interest in expediting the defence projects in Andhra Pradesh, the foundation stones for many of which were laid when Shri Naidu was a Union Minister. He also wanted the Minister to remove impediments, if any, in the execution of the projects.
The projects discussed include BEL’s Advanced Night Vision Devices Factory at Nimmakuru in Krishna district. The factory seeks to cater to the futuristic requirements for night vision devices with an investment of about Rs 300 crores. Apart from Shri Naidu, Former Union Minister, Shri Suresh Prabhu and Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister were present when the foundation stone was laid.
BEL’s Defence Systems Integration Complex at Palasamudram, in Anantapur district also came up for discussion. The state-of-the-art facility will cater to the needs of Missile & Weapon Systems manufacturing for the ongoing and upcoming Missile programmes. The foundation stone was laid by Shri Naidu and the then Defence Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley.
Other projects under consideration include Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited’s Greenfield Aluminum Alloy Production Plant at Bodduvaripalem in Nellore District, Missile Testing Facility at Nagayalanka in Krishna District, Naval Alternate Operating Base  at Rambilli near Vishakapatnam and Naval Air Station at Bobbili in Vizianagaram district.
The Vice President suggested to the Defence Minister to see that these projects are taken up at the earliest. He also wanted him to expedite projects for which sanctions have already been given.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav under the spirit of Jan Bhagidari
Special full day Independence Day coverage on DD and AIR Network
AIR’s “Azadi Ka Safar Akashvani Ke Saath” to be aired from 16th August
Special sectoral programmes on DD News
Three-day Film festival showcasing the best of Indian Patriotic Films
In order to ensure wide participation and awareness for the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, commemorating 75 years of Indian Independence, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has curated a series of innovative programmes to celebrate the Mahotsav under the overall spirit of “Janbhagidari and Jan Andolan”. The objective is to ensure involvement of the people in recalling the spirit of sacrifice and patriotism in the journey towards a New India. Media Units have outlined a series of synergistic programmes across the country through different modes and mediums.
One of the key aspects of the synergistic programming is to recall the contribution of freedom fighters including the ‘Unsung Heroes’ of the freedom struggle. All India Radio will be launching a unique innovative programme, “Azadi Ka Safar Akashvani Ke Saath” on National as well as Regional channels from 16th August, 2021. The five minutes daily capsule based on eminent freedom fighters and giving an account of major historical and political events of the day will be aired at 8:20 AM  and 8:50 AM . Taking forward the spirit of Janbhagidari, AIR is also organizing “National and Regional Amrit Mahotsav theme Quiz from 16th August, 2021 .
Starting from 16th August, 2021, DD Network will telecast a five minutes daily capsule giving an account of major historical and political events of that day. The programme will be telecast by DD News at 8:55 AM and DD India at 8:30 AM every day. Doordarshan has packaged a set of films which highlight the spirit of patriotism and sacrifice. Films like Hindustan ki Kasam and Tiranga will be showcased on 15th of August, 2021. A special series of sectoral programmes on themes such as Start-ups, Defense, Space and Landmark Legislations have also started broadcasting. DD will dedicate a full day of special coverage to Independence Day, including live telecasts from the Red Fort, along with special shows to mark the important occasion.
NFDC will be streaming iconic films like Gandhi, Making of Mahatma, Ghare Baire, on its OTT platform www.cinemasofindia.com from 15th to 17th August, 2021. During the same period, the Films Division will also commemorate the occasion with a three day film festival showcasing films on freedom fighters and the Indian freedom struggle. These film festivals will be organized in coordination with institutions across the country to reach out to a wider audience.
The Social Media platforms of the Ministry are also reaching out to the people through informative AV content on various aspects of India’s freedom struggle. In order to engage the youth and children, it is also inviting videos from internet users on various themes which will be featured on its platforms.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Union Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur reviews functioning and Swachhata 2.0 activities of I & B Ministry media units in Mumbai
Mumbai, 14 November 2022
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth and Sports Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur visited and reviewed the functioning of All India Radio, Doordarshan, Films Division and Press Information Bureau regional offices located in Mumbai, today. During his two-day visit to the city, the Union Minister reviewed all the initiatives carried out as part of Swachhata Campaign 2.0 in all these Information and Broadcasting Ministry media units and exhorted all officials and staff to sustain the cleanliness campaign that has gained considerable momentum in the country.
The Union Minister first visited the Akashwani Broadcasting House at Church gate, where he went around various offices and review their activities. The Union Minister Shri Thakur also held review meetings with the officials and staff at Doordarshan Kendra in Worli and Press Information Bureau in Marine Lines. He took a round of the entire campuses and reviewed their Swachhata activities. The Union Minister also visited Films Division campus at Dr. G. Deshmukh Marg. In all these offices, the Union Minister also emphasized on effective space management. As part of the Swachhata action plan, Shri Thakur directed all concerned to undertake systematic weeding out of files and auctioning of scrap materials. Union I & B Minister also motivated the officials to perform their public communication duties in the best possible manner.
DG  Smt. Monideepa Mukherjee, ADG, AIR and DD West Zone Shri Jugal Chandira and all senior officials of I & B Ministry from the region were present on the occasion.
The Union Minister Shri Thakur attended the 71st Foundation Day celebrations of ‘Himachal Mitra Mandal’ in Mumbai yesterday, where he extended his best wishes to the people of Himachal Pradesh living in the city.
In course of the programme, he presented life time achievement awards to their esteemed members. Himachal Mitra Mandal is a charitable trust established in 1952, which promotes Himachali culture, provides medical help to the needy, scholarships to students and free accommodations to cancer patients and their family members.PIB Mumbai | RT/SC/DR
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Ministry of Minority Affairs
National Commission for Minorities observes ‘Constitution Day’ in New Delhi today.
The National Commission for Minorities, NCM observed the ‘Constitution Day’ in New Delhi today in the presence of its Chairman Shri Iqbal Singh Lalpura and Member Shri Kesari Kaikhushroo Deboo. On the occasion, live streaming of the event at the Central Hall of the Parliament was screened and all officers and staff listened to the inspirational words by the President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and other eminent speakers. The event was concluded by collective reading of the Preamble to the Constitution and singing of the National Anthem.
Ministry of Steel
Seminar on the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel on October 25, 2021
The Ministry of Steel is organizing a daylong Seminar on the Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for Specialty Steel on October 25, 2021  at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Union Minister of Steel Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, and Minister of State for Steel, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste will be addressing the inaugural session. Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog and senior government dignitaries will also participate in the Seminar. The key objective of the seminar is to provide a platform to all interested stakeholders for brainstorming and providing additional on the scheme.
The Union Government has approved a Production-Linked Incentive  Scheme for Specialty Steel to be implemented over FY 2023-24 to FY 2029-30 with a budgetary outlay of ₹ 6,322 crore. The PLI scheme is aimed at boosting domestic production of ‘Specialty Steel’ by attracting significant investment. The Scheme shall be applicable for five  indicative product categories, viz, Coated/Plated Steel Products, High Strength/Wear Resistant Steel, Specialty Rails, Alloy Steel Products and Steel Wires and Electrical Steel. Keeping in view the goal of “Atmanirbhar Bharat”, the PLI scheme is one step towards attracting potential investors and to entice the existing companies to add capacities and bring in newer technologies into the country. A detailed notification and the guidelines have been published on the website of Ministry of Steel.
Technical sessions have been planned to have detailed discussions on the scheme with the industry stakeholders. Seminar will also witness participation from policymakers, bureaucrats, steel PSUs, integrated and secondary steel producers, potential investors, steel associations, among others.
Ministry of Education
IGNOU Regional Centre’s foundation stone laying ceremony of its own building on 11th April
IGNOU Regional Centre, Trivandrum is organising the foundation stone laying ceremony of its own building at Muttathara, near BSF sector headquarters, St. Sebastian Church Road, Thiruvananthapuram on 11th April, 2021 at 9am. Hon’ble Union Education Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank will unveil the foundation stone and deliver the address via virtual mode.
Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, Prof. Naeshwar Rao is presiding over the function. Pro Vice chancellor Prof. Satyakam, Director  Dr. M Shanmugam, Chief Engineer of CPWD Thiruvananthapuram Shri. Sandeep Mehta, Registrar IGNOU Dr. Vidya Bhagat Negi, Finance officer IGNOU Dr. Jitendra Dev Gangwar and Chief Project Officer, IGNOU Shri. Sudheer Reddy will be attending the function.
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Vice President's Secretariat
Exporters must focus on new markets: Vice President
Shri M Venkaiah Naidu confers FIEO Exports Excellence Awards 2018 in Chennai
The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has asked India’s exporters to focus on new markets and new products including sunrise products which show higher growth in global trade including electric, electronic, Tele-communication equipment. He was addressing the gathering after conferring FIEO Exports Excellence Awards 2018 in Chennai today.
With the focus on creating state-of-the-art sea ports, airports and super highways to connect manufacturing centres to ports with best supporting ecosystem, the exports should pick up faster and maintain a steady growth, he said.
The Vice President said that Government is giving greater thrust on development of infrastructure, agriculture sector and health sector. These efforts will certainly help Indian economy grow further. The “Make in India” initiative to support India’s Manufacturing sector together with a focus on infrastructure growth and multiple initiatives for boosting domestic demand will further strengthen our economy, he said.
The Vice President further said that the decisions of the Government including demonetization and GST are expected to have a positive impact in the coming years. “I am aware of the initial difficulties that the exporters have been facing due to these steps. However, I am sure that the GST Council and the Government have been quite responsive to such teething troubles and have been taking prompt action to address these concerns,” he said.